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Your bird is your friend, your companion, your buddy. You treat your bird well, but then all of a sudden they bite you. Read on to discover why do parrots bite you, how to stop this and the treatments to prevent infection.
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One potential cause for concern among some parrot owners is the fact that keeping a bird in your home necessitates certain constraints on the creature’s ability to live in a natural manner. One of the most obvious concessions that needs to be made is the restriction of the bird’s ability to fly. This can weigh on the minds of some parrot owners who would like to see their bird enjoy their life and exhibit their innate behaviors as much as possible. [Read more…] about Free Flight Parrot Training: Guide & Dangers For Your Bird
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One of the major problems of owning a parrot is the creation of mess caused by them. This mess is generally created when they eat, when they play with their toys and when they poop.
In an attempt to limit the problems caused by random pooping, there are methods by which you can try to potty train your parrot. This is essentially teaching them to defecate on command, and may not always be healthy for your bird. Another angle to consider when trying to control your parrot’s mess is to learn the telltale signs that they need to go and place them in a designated location at that time. [Read more…] about Parrot Potty Training Tips: How to Quickly Toilet Train A Bird
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Your body language reveals a lot about how you’re really feeling and the same is also true for your pet bird. A single wing flap, feather ruffle or beak grind can help you to understand what’s going on inside their heads. Learning these signals will enhance the training, care and bonding that you can achieve. So read on to discover the subtle meanings behind every body movement and gesture of your birds. [Read more…] about 31 Parrot Body Language Signs: Reading & Interpretation Guide
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Parrots are creatures that will form bonds with both humans and other animals. Whilst this is one aspect of their behavior that can make them adorable, it is also something that can have a drawbacks as we shall see.
Parrots form strong and complex bonds with each other in nature. In many species, mated pairs bond for life. They engage in mutually beneficial behavior such as nest building, foraging, and grooming each other’s plumage. The pair will also raise their young and defend their territory. In addition to their individual bonds, parrots also form a bond with their flock. [Read more…] about Parrot Bonding: How To Bond With A Parrot And Avoid Overbonding
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There are many birds that include screaming in their repertoire of vocalizations. Eagles and hawks can often be heard screaming as they soar overhead. Other common wild birds such as blue jays and crows also call in what many people would consider to be a scream. It is simply one of the ways they communicate.
In their native surroundings, many of the parrots that are kept as pets need to communicate with each other over long distances. Their contact call, alerting the flock mates of their location, or alarm calls signaling danger, often take the form of a piercing scream that can be heard for miles. The ability to produce incredibly loud sounds is necessary for their survival. [Read more…] about Parrot Screaming: How To Stop Birds From Driving You Insane
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Parakeets, or budgies as they are also known, are often the choice as a first bird for new pet bird owners. These small, brightly colored, and active birds are easily bred in captivity and are readily available in many pet stores. They are relatively inexpensive to keep and are not as demanding of your time as the larger parrots are.
That being said, they are not simply birds meant to view like canaries or finches. You can interact with your parakeet and train it to a degree. They certainly may never rival an African Grey’s conversational ability or the complex tricks that can be taught to cockatoos and macaws. But you may be surprised as to what these birds can be taught to do with enough time and patience [Read more…] about How to Train A Parakeet: Tricks, To Talk, Hand Training & To Stop Biting